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a topic for scholarly exploration
the early exploration of the West
early explorations of the West
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Conyers is also the respite for The Monastery of the Holy Spirit, a serene retreat with opportunities for reflection and exploration.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The technology can also help develop next-generation propulsion systems for UAVs and space exploration.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
After the sample return, Tianwen-2 will continue its journey toward a main-belt comet for future exploration.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The 10-day flight will usher in NASA’s efforts to have a sustained human presence on the moon by testing hardware and systems for future lunar exploration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The technology can also help develop next-generation propulsion systems for UAVs and space exploration.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
After the sample return, Tianwen-2 will continue its journey toward a main-belt comet for future exploration.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The 10-day flight will usher in NASA’s efforts to have a sustained human presence on the moon by testing hardware and systems for future lunar exploration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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exploration
noun
ex·plo·ra·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 
: the act or an instance of exploring
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